Explore peace through the lens of a people who follow Jesus the peaceful One and also understand the interconnectedness of all creation. This series is sponsored by Community of Christ Europe and launched with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy featuring dynamic online workshops and talks. PZP is home for all the follow-up interviews with presenters who addressed a wide variety of topics: peace and mental health, peace education in schools, acting together for nuclear disarmament, countering dehumanization, challenging nationalism, and veganism and working for social justice in the age of corporate rule. Community of Christ Europe periodically posts additional peace and justice focused content as they take a hard look at the path to peace asking these essential questions: What is the role of spirituality in working for social change? What difference can people of faith make?
Avid reader and lifelong learner, Linda Stanbridge is back! In this episode, Linda sits down with host, Robin Linkhart, to discuss her Doctoral work on Social Justice and the Prophets. You’re sure to be captivated by Linda’s passion for helping Community of Christ members and friends become a truly prophetic people that are drawn to…
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Who’s not up for creating a little doubt when it comes to the preconceived notions of those we label as “other?” And, though we often hear about the work of major organizations with lots of resources and influence, it can also happen in more accessible ways … between common people who take the time to…
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How can we work for Peace in Israel/Palestine? This series is co-sponsored by the Community of Christ World Peace and Justice Team. Andrew Bolton and Steve Kellogg are members of the Israel/Palestine sub-team of the World Church Peace and Justice Committee. The Peace and Justice Team is working for a just peace in Israel/Palestine guided…
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Get a brief overview of the key concepts explored during the USA Nonviolence Conversations in Spring 2022. Clips from Session Five bring the voices of many into the circle of dialogue as we consider Four Approaches to Violence and various nonviolent responses. Poignant stories from Monica, Marketer, and Kuzma make it up-close and personal. Link…
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Nakba is Arabic for disaster or catastrophe that happened to Palestinians in 1948 when around about 700,000 Palestinians fled their homes as refugees and Palestinian society and homeland ended. Bilal Al Issa is a third generation Palestinian living in Denmark, a board member of the Danish house in Palestine (DHIP). His grandfather now in his…
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Rami Elhanan is an Israeli graphic artist whose father survived Auschwitz. He lost his daughter Smadar in 1997. Two weeks off being 14 years old, Smadar was blown up by three Palestinian suicide bombers. She was out that afternoon buying books for school. Bassam Aramin was a Palestinian prisoner for seven years for throwing grenades…
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We know from Doctrine and Covenants 161 that peacemaking and community building can be arduous and painful, but it can be done through nonviolent ways. Today as part of our Grounds for Peace series, we are looking at examples from around the world where bold nonviolent action has created peace. Host: Carla LongGuest: Monica…
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In response to Community of Christ World Conference resolution 1319, Community of Christ is hosting conversations on nonviolence across the globe. Today as part of our Grounds for Peace series, we explore how the topic of nonviolence is being discussed throughout the church as we journey together toward Jesus, the peaceful One. Register for the…
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Explore peace through a Restoration lens with Andrew Bolton and Pete Gaffney as they look at reframing and repurposing the Book of Mormon. Another episode from the European Peace and Justice Team. Host: Elray HenriksenGuest: Andrew Bolton and Pete Gaffney Download Transcript
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In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome the recipient of the Peace Award, Keith Hebden to expand on his presentation, “Spirituality and Social Change: Re-enchanting the Activist.” Keith Hebden is the founder/organiser of Leicester Citizens UK, now in its second year…
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